This is how to wear leggings in winter
Say what you want about leggings, but, for better or for worse, they’re a staple in many of our wardrobes. Luckily, the gym-designated style takes on a new life when combined with a chic winter coat or chunky sweater. This winter, because, in all honestly, no one wants to wear real pants, take a style cue from one of these fashion girls on how to turn your leggings into a must-have cold-weather staple.
Monochromatic
We have a major style crush on this head-to-toe monochromatic burgundy look. The long maxi coat gives it an immediate sartorial upgrade and, better yet — will keep you cozy come frosty mornings.
Cole Haan
Womens Hooded Trench Coat - Red Size Medium
$328.00
Cole Haan
Rixo
Jacoba jacquard coat Red
$565.00
Mytheresa
-50%
BA&SH
Coats Red
$335.00
$670.00
Yoox.com
-30%
Varley
Vermont faux shearling wrap coat Red
$206.00
$295.00
Mytheresa
French girl stripes
If you haven’t yet heard, we’re obsessed with French girl style. This autumn/winter, try styling your leggings with a striped sweater, comme ces élégantes françaises.
English Factory
Bold Stripe Sweater White
$45.99
Rue La La
Majestic Filatures
Merino Superfine Striped Rib Knit Sweater
$280.00
Bergdorf Goodman
English Factory
Turtleneck Stripe Sweater Brown
$39.99
Rue La La
Majestic Filatures
Merino Superfine Striped Rib Knit Sweater
$280.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Zip-up sweater
A zip-up or Troyer sweater is a chic tennis-inspired sweater that’s making its rounds in the closets of fashion girls this autumn/winter season. Pair the look with a leather boot and camel coat for an oh-so-cozy cold-weather outfit.
Grey State
Pullover Gray
$39.99
Rue La La
Layered under a dress
Okay, hear us out: whether you want to have your leggings on display underneath a dress or keep them hidden like long Johns, the spandex style can come in handy as a layer on frigid days.
Lafayette 148 New York
Paint Splatter Jacquard Midi Sweater White
$399.99
Rue La La
-46%
AllSaints
Hera 2-in-1 Midi Dress Blue
$198.90
$369.00
AllSaints
-57%
Mare Mare
Long-Sleeve Slim Sweater Maxi Dress Blue
$79.95
$188.00
Anthropologie
Oversized button-down
Whether you want to hide the fact that your leggings are see-through or prefer to keep your bum out of sight, an oversized button-down is an easy and chic way to style a pair of leggings in winter.
-37%
AllSaints
Tempus Amelie Oversized T-Shirt
$62.10
$99.00
AllSaints
AllSaints
Trace Oversized Textured Shirt Black
$149.00
AllSaints
AllSaints
Esme Amelie Oversized T-Shirt Black
$129.00
AllSaints
AllSaints
Kingdom Oversized Short Sleeve Shirt Red
$199.00
AllSaints
Oversized blazer
In a similar vein to an oversized button-down, an extra-long blazer will keep prying eyes and offer a bit of wind protection to your bum. We love this Princess Diana-inspired look with an extra-large turtleneck to cozy up in.
Maeve
The Rue Oversized Blazer by Maeve Jacket White
$168.00
Anthropologie
Theory
Oversized Straight Linen-Blend Blazer White
$149.99
Rue La La
-28%
AllSaints
Cora Leather Look High-Rise Leggings Black
$157.50
$219.00
AllSaints
Johnny Was
Jacquard Legging Blue
$45.99
Rue La La
SPLITS59
Bailey High-Waist Active 22in Legging Gray
$45.99
Rue La La
NYDJ
Petite Basic Coffee Bean legging Jean
$49.99
Rue La La
Alo
| 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Legging in Clover Green, Size: Medium
$134.00
Alo Yoga
Kenneth Cole
High-Rise Hollywood Pant Brown
$69.99
Rue La La
Alo
| Airbrush High-Waist Bootcut Legging in Navy Blue, Size: Medium
$128.00
Alo Yoga
LEMON
Stirrup Legging
$19.99
Rue La La